31.   While other actors took time off, Ms. Leigh rehearsed every day.

32.   With front-runners Ian McKellen and Ben Kingsley no doubt splitting many votes between them, the best supporting actor indeed took the day.

33.   After her rundown, the actors took over.

34.   In the end, they all cheered as the actors took their bows.

35.   JAPANESE playwright Hideki Noda received rave reviews when his play combining Japanese and foreign actors took to the stage two years ago.

36.   The tune is sung when an actor takes off his hat in the middle of a performance and goes around the audience asking for tips.